Yellow or picture jasper is a protective stone guarding against depression and channels positive energy. It protects travellers and relieves travel sickness. It is a slow and gentle healer. Yellow Jasper was historically revered as a talisman of protection and discernment, utilized by priests, shamans and spirit guides to guard man in both his physical travels, as well as his spiritual journeys. It provided inner strength and mental clarity, and its slow, stabilizing energy makes it equally valued today for those same properties. It holds a deep connection to the Earth and is a marvelous aid for grounding and insight in spiritual work, mind travel or deep meditations. Yellow Jasper stimulates the Solar Plexus Chakra and amplifies self-confidence and courage, bringing energy and enthusiasm to one’s life and relationships. Its energies are particularly effective in revealing false people and for deflecting jealousy or spite. Yellow Jasper is a remarkable stone for deflecting jealousy, and makes an excellent shield if you are the object of petty gossip. Wear to ease chronic worries and self-consciousness about what others say or think, and to help overcome embarrassment when eating alone in public. Wearing Yellow Jasper for extended periods of time builds self-confidence and enthusiasm, channeling positive energy and attracting others to you. It is good for building friendships, and beneficial for those living in close-knit communities. Yellow Jasper makes an excellent diet stone, lending emotional support and strength in self-discipline, as well as boosting physical energy levels. Its slow, steady vibration helps avoid extremes and encourages perseverance. It is also useful for long periods of fasting. Yellow Jasper is ideal for attuning to the Earth and wildlife. Hold outdoors while sitting on the ground to connect with the cultures of indigenous people and totem animals through the ages. Yellow Jasper is thought to clear the body of environmental toxins and impurities, and to build up a stable, long-term immune system. It:
- aids digestion and problems of the stomach
- and assists in proper functioning of the gall bladder
- liver
- pancreas
- spleen
- and kidneys.
It is also believed to
- soothe bloating
- nausea
- fat intolerance
- and chronic indigestion.